California Water Code Statutory History
California Water Code Statutory History
Water Code: California’s history is replete with water issues dating from before it joined the union, however the Water Code was not enacted until 1943. This complicated Code includes municipal- and regional-specific water agencies and districts that also address irrigation, dams, fishways, flood control, drainage and reclamation. Bonds, assessments, and taxes are also part of this Code. Much of California’s water law is comprised of “uncodified acts,” also known and referred to as the “Water Code Appendix.” It is not unusual to find that extraordinary legislative sessions are called by the Governor to address significant water issues of one sort or another. Because of the nature of the Uncodified Water Code laws, please Contact Us for a quote on these laws.
Legislative Research: Each section listed below is a link to a PDF document that sets forth the enactment history for that section. The history cited for each section below is intended to be used for information purposes only and should not be relied upon without confirmation. For questions or sections not listed, Contact Us.
Water Code Sections
WTR Code Section 1201: Derived from former section 11 of Chapter 586, Statutes of 1913.
WTR Code Section 1811: Enacted in 1986 by Chapter 918.
WTR Code Sections 13370 through 13389: Earliest enactment in 1972.
WTR Code Section 31053: Enacted in 1959.
WTR Code Section 35401: Derived from former uncodified section 7, enacted in 1913.
WTR Code Sections 71750 through 71759: Derived from former uncodified sections enacted in 1911.
WTR Code Section 75594 : Derived from former uncodified section 19.12 of the Water Conservation Act, enacted in 1963.
